Russell Brand ‘uses homophobic slur’ at Cambridge Union address

Centre-stage: Brand has yet to clarify the comments he made (Picture: Getty)

He’s not known for his PC language but the last thing Cambridge University students expected Russell Brand to use when he addressed their union was a homophobic slur.

The eccentric comedian was browsing through the different college crests when, apparently in an effort to quieten students’ cheers, he shouted: ‘Shut up, you Harry Potter poofs’.

Brand – who used his talk to tell students about his desire for there to be a political revolution – has yet to address the comments he made.

However, it would seem that those in attendance weren’t offended by his language, with one student taking to Twitter to say: ‘Shut up you Harry Potter p**fs’ HAHAHHAA’.

Discussing what he believes is an ‘imminent’ revolution, Brand told students: ‘Attune yourself to truth… To when change begins.

On form: The comedian has been publicising his desire for a revolution (Picture: Getty)

‘Give us something to vote for then we will vote for it.

‘Give us a system that is truly representative.

‘Use this education that you are receiving to bring about ideas that can benefit not just you but all of us.’

Amber Cowburn, deputy press pfficer for the union, told The Cambridge Student: ‘It was a really exciting talk by such a dynamic and energetic showman… It was a fantastic opportunity for the Cambridge Union Society to attract such a current high profile guest who brings together the worlds of entertainment and politics.

‘The huge turnout to see him, filling the Union to absolute capacity, and the widespread demand for live streaming is testament to that.’